Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to Long COVID related needs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the needs of people living with Long COVID in Massachusetts, including medical, mental health, and socioeconomic impacts. The commission will be made up of representatives from various state agencies, medical organizations, and community groups, along with individuals who have Long COVID and community leaders. Appointed within 30 days, the group must hold public meetings and submit a report with recommendations and potential legislation by March 1, 2024. The commission will focus on ensuring its findings address equity across different racial, cultural, and regional populations before it dissolves or extends its work.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 1, 2024
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
0 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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